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Igreja Matriz de São Pedro de Buarcos
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Rua de São Pedro, 6
3080-264, Figueira da Foz
This church has a singular structure and it was built on the end of the 16th century. It presents a valuable material composed by the tribune, the pulpit, the altarpieces and for the paintings and the glazed tiles from the 17th century.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Buarcos
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Rua Batoréu, 9
3080, Buarcos
Church of Mercy of longitudinal plan with nave. Built in the 16 century, its structure and decoration is essentially 17 century in Mannerist style.
Forte de Santa Catarina
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Avenida de Espanha
3080-271, Figueira da Foz
Historical reference and emblematic element of the city, it was built at the end of the 16th century as part of the defense system of the Mondego mouth. It has a triangular structure, a half bastion and two irregular bastions. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina de Ribamar, and a lighthouse. Currently, within its walls, there is also a tapas and cocktail restaurant.
Castelo de Redondos
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Rua de Santa Cruz, 28
3080, Buarcos
Also referred to as Castle of Buarcos, represents what remains of an ancient medieval castle. Given its deployment on the ground, should be in its origin the existence of a fortified village.
Dólmen das Caniçosas
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Rua do Dólmen das Caniçosas, 78
3090, Alhadas
Monument composed of five dolmens, the Neolithic period. Are megalithic monuments, tapirs and tumuli that are part of a set of more than 20 copies scattered by the Serra da Boa Viagem and Serra da Brenha.
Fortaleza de Buarcos
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Rua 5 de Outubro, 1
3840-248, Buarcos
Fortress bulwarked from the 17th century that had the objective of protecting the village and the port. Together with the Fortim de Palheiros and the Fort of Santa Catarina in Figueira da Foz, it integrated the defensive system of this stretch of coast, particularly the old seaport of the village.
Cova D'Oiro
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Largo Engenheiro Manuel Alfredo Aguiar de Carvalho
3090, São Pedro
Boat once used in maritime activity in the region and which is now on dry land to demonstrate the readiness of marine inhabitants of Figueira da Foz.
O Barco Cova-Gala
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Rua Fundação Bissaia Barreto
3090, São Pedro
Boat that once would have been used in fishing activity.
Monumento à Peixeira
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Avenida do Mar
3090, Marinha das Ondas
Statue erected in 2003 to honor all the women who were, canasta selling fish in the streets.